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I'm not surprised this happened. I've been saying for the past several years that the T-P is shooting itself in the foot by posting news article at 10:00 at night that are also in the newspaper the next morning. No wonder circulation has decreased when you can read it online and save $20/month. Bad move T-P, bad move.

Time-Picayune: Too bad your company has resorted to this. And from what I hear, many employees were not aware until they saw it posted online. That was very cowardly. I'm 50 years old and have been reading the T-P since I was a little girl. I've had the paper delivered to my home for the past 30 years and have eaten breakfast over the newspaper almost every day since then. It wasn't too long ago that you printed a full page in print boasting that you had the largest circulation in the country. As a former carrier for your company and having family and friends who have worked for the T-P for years, I can't believe that this is the best move. New Orleans is a different culture. There are generations of people who still like to read the newspaper...IN PRINT. Your website is terrible. Hundreds of jobs will be lost due to this restructuring. Shame on you.

The boys made bad decisions and the teacher should have known better. People who are insinuating that Rummel is the only high school with drug users are really stupid. I'm certain there are students at Jesuit, Brother Martin, or any other Catholic High that are smoking marijuana or using drugs. They just haven't gotten arrested for it...yet. My boys got an excellent education at Rummel and it shouldn't be judged by only 3 people who made the bad decisions.

Are you kidding me? Did the powers that be forget about the debacle on Airline that Calderera is in charge of? His company shouldn't have even been an option. Politics is alive and well in Jefferson Parish! Unbelieveable!!

I believe if Orleans Shoring suspected these dealings, then they should have contacted a news station, T-P or some other investigative team and let them handle it. They may think they're heroes, but I think its under-handed and greedy. I hope Orleans doesn't have any skeletons in their closet because it will definitely come back and bite them. I predict some negative backlash may result from this regarding the company. They think they did a good thing. I think its sneaky. Didn't they get enough publicity by moving the McDonough school last week? He claimed he did it at 'cost' in order to get the job. Maybe someone should look into that.

This is so sad and tragic. That is the exact area of the beach that my family regularly goes to, and consider it to be safe, especially with little children. We've never encountered an dropoffs such as this. We will be extra careful from now on. We were out there yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to the families.

My son is a New Orleans Firefighter. I also have several relatives and close friends on the NOFD. I have nothing but utmost respect for them. They don't get paid enough for what they do, but they chose the profession anyway. When they go to work, they have no idea while lies ahead for the next 24 hours. Whether it be a medical call, a serious car accident, or of course a fire...from minor fire to a building engulfed in flames. Do you ignorant people know what it's like to drive up to a burning building and know that you may have to enter it and risk your life to save someone else's life? Not to mention making their way through the burning building with nothing but smoke ahead of them? I say little prayers throughout the day for God to protect my son while he is on the job. It sickens me that people on here would insinuate that they are unqualified and lack proper training. They go through a rigorous training process and attend extra training classes throughout the year. Every fire is different and according to the story, if it weren't for their training, they may have been more severely injured. EVERY profession has their share of slackers. Don't generalize a whole department unless you know every single of them, and apparently you don't. God forbid should anything happen to my son on the job. The insentitive posts on here and the childish back-and-forth dialoque generalizing and insulting the heroes who risk their lives every single day is like a knife in the heart of those who take their job with the NOFD seriously, and their loved ones as well.

It wasn't only one moment...it was what the win meant to us. We went to several Super Bowl parties, but me, my husband and 2 grown sons wanted to be at our own house for the win. There was something that would be so sentimental with the 4 of us altogether to celebrate. When the Saints won, the neighbors poured out into the street. There were lots of cheering, hugs and fireworks. I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was a magical night.

I agree. Where has he been all these years? We didn't just start saying 'Who Dat' last season! What a jerk! So I can go trademark a phrase and 'own' it. How ridiculous! If the NFL backed down over the public outcry, then this guy doesn't have a chance. I suggest people boycott his 'who dat' products that he sells in retail outlets in the area. Greedy S.O.B.!

I don't blame the neighbors for not wanting this. Where will people park? Yes, Al went from rags to riches, but there are more important things that Jefferson Parish could use the money for besides maintaining this park. I live miles away from this. I won't benefit from it, but I'll be paying to maintain it? Put a statue up of him in Lafreniere Park where he donated his Christmas display. I'm sure there is someone out there who would buy his home. Take the money and put it towards good use, not a park in the middle of a neighborhood. Yes he was generous, but set up a foundation in his memory and use the money for more worthwhile stuff.

Ok...so Ray Ray says he needs a vacation? He's been on vacation for the last 4 years! The only good that came out of all those frivolous, ridiculous trips that he claimed would benefit the city, was that he wasn't in town shooting his mouth off with nonsense. We can't wait until you leave office either. And the people have probably been counting down WAY before your wife. Come May it will be good-bye and good riddance! Whether he stays here or goes to Dallas won't mean a damn thing to any of us. As long as he's not in control here is all that matters. And luckily he won't be. It will be a new beginning that New Orleans definitely needs.

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Schantz. He shouldn't be judged, nor should his friends be blamed for not accompanying him. He should be praised for the reason he was here in the first place and it is so unfortunate that this tragedy happened. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and coworkers.

In response to a post by BOVINESTUFF...As a full time Realtor in the New Orleans Metropolitan area, I'd like to clarify a comment you made indicating that Realtors overinflate the prices. You are mistaken. While I can't speak for all, I set prices by what the current market value indicates. If prices are over-inflated, it's because sellers think their home is worth more because their neighbor, brother-in-law, cousin, etc. says it is, regardless of what the market is dictating. Most homes' values have decreased over the past several years, and I encourage my sellers to price their home in accordance to the current market value. If you can find me a house that cost $30,000 or even $80,000 (if it is not in tear-down condition) as you indicated, please let me know. I have a long line of buyers who would love to jump on it. These prices that you refer to prove that possibly you are living in a bubble and have no clue to what the true real estate market is all about. And another thing...Realtors don't get paid until the seller and buyer close on a sale. It is not in our best interest to overinflate the price of a home in order to make a higher commission. Buyers are doing their homework and know what the values of homes are. You are obviously one of the people out there who think they know what they're talking about when it comes to this. And as for as assessments...my home was assessed higher than other homes in my area that I know are worth more than mine. Something is definitely not right.

Tom Benson is scooping up those Channel 4 people! Good for him! I don't even watch Channel 4 anymore. When I saw the paper this morning about Dawn Brown I was so happy! Congrats Dawn! Another good reason for me to continue watching Fox 8! Can't wait til January!

I knew he'd end up at Fox 8. Good for him! Channel 4 is getting a little too comfortable...I barely watch them anymore. I think Fox 8 is on the rise since Tom Benson bought it. Lee should anchor the morning newscast, then do investigative reporting. Then he'll have time with his young family. Whatever he does, he'll be successful. Good luck, Lee!

Seems like WVUE is snatching up current and former Channel 4 people. Is Lee Zurik headed that way? They have Dave McNamara and Jerry Serigny, the computer guy. I also saw the lady from the Better Business Bureau on. Did she get ousted from her Channel 4 weekly gig? I don't watch Channel 4 morning news anymore. I like Channel 8 better.

All I can say is 'WHY?' I agree with a previous post that he hasn't done anything yet to deserve it. He's the anti-christ, a wolf in sheep's clothing who comes across as charismatic. Too many people are taken in by his charisma and look to him as being a great leader, when they are only happy that he is black man who became President. Do something to deserve this award and I'll change my opinion.